As a hot topic in the field of industrial control, EtherCAT protocol has attracted much attention。Many people in the industrial control circle discussed it and explored the future of automation development together。This article will explore the EtherCAT protocol and explore the future direction of automation development。 Since its launch in 2003, the EtherCAT protocol has been around for 20 years。Apart from two upgrades, its core technology remains the same。Its birth has greatly promoted the transformation of the manufacturing industry。 EtherC......
How to simplify your diversified control cabinet?In the field of industrial automation control, the control cabinet plays a crucial role。It has important protection functions such as overload, short circuit, phase loss protection and so on, so it is favored in many fields such as power, metallurgy, chemical industry, paper making, environmental protection sewage treatment and so on。To meet this demand, we have introduced a new type of integrated control cabinet, which is integrated with the Ethernet module in the cabinet. It has the characteristics of compact structure, stable operation, complete functions, etc., and can adapt to various sizes......
IO-Link OverviewIO-Link is the first standardised IO technology worldwide (IEC 61131-9) for the communication with sensors and also actuators. The powerful poin......
PROFINET is an industrial communication protocol widely used in automation and control systems。It is an open standard based on Ethernet technology that provides high-speed real-time communication for connected devices in industrial environments。PROFINET allows for the seamless integration of various components such as programmable logic controllers (PLCS), human machine interfaces (Hmis), I/O modules, drivers and other devices in industrial automation networks。The main functions and features of PROFINET include: Ethernet-based......
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In industrial automation, efficient and reliable communication is essential for the seamless operation and control of equipment and systems。 IO-Link is a popular communication protocol that provides a standardized interface between sensors, actuators, and other devices, as well as controllers or monitoring systems。 IO-Link Hubs play a vital role in extending and managing IO-Link networks, providing enhanced flexibility and functionality。This article aims to provide an in-depth introduction to IO-Link ......
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Once the machine or equipment has been developed and designed, the time-consuming installation and start-up phase begins。Here, the components need to be electrically connected to each other。Next comes adjustment and parameter setting。By using IO-Link, this effort can be greatly reduced。In addition, the number of different parts and the frequency of errors will be greatly reduced。This is achieved by simplifying cabling through standardization, as well as the ability to start automatically through parameter data storage and replication......
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Io-link Overview IO-Link is the world's first standardized IO technology for communicating with sensors and actuators (IEC 61131-9)。Powerful point-to-point communication is based on the long-established 3-wire sensor and actuator connection, with no additional requirements for cable materials。Therefore, IO-Link is not a fieldbus, but a further development of the existing, time-tested connection technology for sensors and actuators。The system architecture is as follows: The system architecture is shown......
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The pneumatic part of the IO-Link ecosystem is indeed one of the best choices when it comes to pneumatic and electrical connections throughout the entire device and via Ethernet。Compared with the traditional bus communication method, it has a lower connection cost, and can be integrated with the valve island to realize the Ethernet penetration of the entire device。IO-Link is a standardized interface technology based on serial communication that can be used to connect devices such as sensors and actuators。It uses a standard 3-wire (power supply......
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As an important component in the automation control system, the bus valve island has the following advantages: 1, high integration: The bus valve island can integrate multiple solenoid valves, sensors and other devices together, and connect and control through a single bus。This highly integrated design simplifies the cabling and installation process, reduces space footprint, and provides more flexible system configuration options。2, flexibility and modularity: the bus valve island usually adopts a modular design, and the required module can be selected according to actual needs......
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An IO-Link Master is a device that acts as a central hub in an IO-Link communication system。 Its main function is to facilitate communication between IO-Link devices, such as sensors and actuators, and higher level automation systems, usually PLCS (programmable logic controllers) or DCS (distributed control systems)。The following are the key functions performed by the IO-Link master: IO-Link device communication:......
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IO-Link OverviewIO-Link is the first standardised IO technology worldwide (IEC 61131-9) for the communication with sensors and also actuators. The powerful poin......
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Did your boss say that the electrical cabinet outlet system is messy?Before shipment, did you encounter the boss go to the equipment control cabinet outlet position to stop: This outlet position is too messy, and our product positioning has been pulled down a level。Although the things pointed out by the boss are not embarrassing things that every engineer will encounter, but after referring to this article, I make changes, hoping that the boss can appreciate the organization of the control cabinet outlet system after watching。FAS cable is introduced into the system。Control box machine......
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IO-Link is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation that enables seamless communication between sensors, actuators and controllers。 It provides standardized interfaces that make device integration and configuration easy。 When connecting an IO-Link sensor to a PLC (Programmable logic controller), it is important to follow certain steps to ensure a reliable and efficient connection。 In this article, we will cover the process of connecting an IO-Link sensor to a PLC, highlighting key notes......
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